Toyota recalls and related issues: BusinessWeek-Media owes Toyota an apology
02-12-10, 11:08 PM
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Toyota on Friday also recalled a small number of 2010 model year Tacomas to fix potential problems with their drive shaft that could cause the pickups to lose control.
From http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...TrT3AD9DQUVC81
From http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...TrT3AD9DQUVC81
02-12-10, 11:26 PM
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Good news to report. My dad called his Toyota/Lexus dealer today and asked about an oil change. The lady said bring it in, my dad then asked if he could schedule an appointment for the pedal fix....the ladies response..."How about now?"
What amazing service from Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota in the GTA.....30 minutes later, my dad's car had the pedal fixed.
What amazing service from Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota in the GTA.....30 minutes later, my dad's car had the pedal fixed.
02-13-10, 05:23 AM
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I swear, if journalist built cars, we would all be dead by now.
02-13-10, 01:40 PM
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Hail to the victors! I read most of his books on toyota. he is well respected at michigan.
man, I miss ann arbor. hope our football team bounces back.
man, I miss ann arbor. hope our football team bounces back.
02-14-10, 04:12 PM
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Here's an interesting read from MSN and WSJ. Seems toyota has know the sticky pedal problem since they switched to electronic throttles but managed to sway NHTSA.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...ts.aspx?page=1
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...ts.aspx?page=1
02-14-10, 05:02 PM
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don't know if this is a repost but good article on how toyota was kind of blind to its problems...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...5uaDQD9DRSP300
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...5uaDQD9DRSP300
02-14-10, 08:27 PM
#472
Erm, has anyone mentioned that the Camrys have 2 different style recalls? Depending on the vin #, you either get the shingle stuff in the pedal OR they just shave it down. 2010 Model Camry's (mine) only get the shaving part.
Not going to do it since I don't floor my car when I drive...
Not going to do it since I don't floor my car when I drive...
02-15-10, 08:32 PM
#473
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Good news to report. My dad called his Toyota/Lexus dealer today and asked about an oil change. The lady said bring it in, my dad then asked if he could schedule an appointment for the pedal fix....the ladies response..."How about now?"
What amazing service from Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota in the GTA.....30 minutes later, my dad's car had the pedal fixed.
What amazing service from Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota in the GTA.....30 minutes later, my dad's car had the pedal fixed.
02-15-10, 08:59 PM
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With 3.0L, V6 Avalons, getting the oil changed is probably as important as the gas-pedal issues. That engine, though fine with frequent oil changes, is unforgiving of extended intervals, and has classic gel/sludge problems.
02-15-10, 09:04 PM
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The electronic, Drive-by-Wire throttles have also had some other issues unrelated to runaway acceleration. Some Lexus models (including my old IS300) have had problems with very sluggish throttle response/acceleration on rolling starts at low speeds. You would slow to 5 or 10 MPH, hit the gas, and almost nothing at all would happen for several seconds.
02-16-10, 01:21 AM
#476
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I've owned 2 vehicles with 1MZ-FE V6's (95 Avalon and 99 Solara). Both were driven to 100k miles with NO issues. Oil and filter was changed at regular 3k intervals religiously. Never burnt oil, never had sludge issues, never had one problem. Like the pedal entrapment fiasco, the sludge issue in my opinion is stupidity. Toyota is all about the customer and customer service. They will absorb the cost because of someone's stupidity.
02-16-10, 05:06 AM
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Here is article from Retures on updated number of complaints:
http://in.reuters.com/article/global...46192420100216
Toyota crash complaints rise in U.S. - govt
Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:30am IST
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1 of 1Full SizeWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fatalities alleged by consumers to the government related to unintended acceleration in Toyota Motor Corp vehicles have reached 34, with a recent jump in complaints accounting for more than a third of the total, U.S. regulators said on Monday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has added reports of nine crashes from 2005 to 2010 to its complaint database since Jan. 27, alleging 13 fatalities and 10 injuries.
Regulators say it is common for consumer complaints to rise following a major automotive recall. Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles in recent months due to complaints of unintended acceleration.
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Another huge recall in late January involved gas pedals that do not spring back as designed. Toyota is fixing that problem.
NHTSA has said it believes five deaths are related to floor mats and none to the "sticky pedal" problem
So 5 people with mats, none with anything else. In span of 10 years. 350,000 people died in automotive accidents during the same time.
http://in.reuters.com/article/global...46192420100216
Toyota crash complaints rise in U.S. - govt
Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:30am IST
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1 of 1Full SizeWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fatalities alleged by consumers to the government related to unintended acceleration in Toyota Motor Corp vehicles have reached 34, with a recent jump in complaints accounting for more than a third of the total, U.S. regulators said on Monday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has added reports of nine crashes from 2005 to 2010 to its complaint database since Jan. 27, alleging 13 fatalities and 10 injuries.
Regulators say it is common for consumer complaints to rise following a major automotive recall. Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles in recent months due to complaints of unintended acceleration.
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Another huge recall in late January involved gas pedals that do not spring back as designed. Toyota is fixing that problem.
NHTSA has said it believes five deaths are related to floor mats and none to the "sticky pedal" problem
02-16-10, 07:00 AM
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So 5 people with mats, none with anything else. In span of 10 years. 350,000 people died in automotive accidents during the same time.
So 5 people with mats, none with anything else. In span of 10 years. 350,000 people died in automotive accidents during the same time.
Regarding the CTS pedal that doesn't spring back, people need to know that Toyota, along with the NHTSA are reaching, here. They *never* said that they found the pedal to be sticking, only that there is a possibility. They still haven't found one single stuck or sticking CTS pedal. It's important to know this fact because things have been blown way out of proportion, here.
02-16-10, 09:38 AM
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Makes you think, doesn't it?
Regarding the CTS pedal that doesn't spring back, people need to know that Toyota, along with the NHTSA are reaching, here. They *never* said that they found the pedal to be sticking, only that there is a possibility. They still haven't found one single stuck or sticking CTS pedal. It's important to know this fact because things have been blown way out of proportion, here.
Regarding the CTS pedal that doesn't spring back, people need to know that Toyota, along with the NHTSA are reaching, here. They *never* said that they found the pedal to be sticking, only that there is a possibility. They still haven't found one single stuck or sticking CTS pedal. It's important to know this fact because things have been blown way out of proportion, here.
and as predicted, my eastern european newspaper now reported how "it seems like unprecedented media frenzy was at fault" and that it does not seem that it was that bad... even if they lead the media charge... haha.
sadly there is no accountability in today's media. It makes me think about ALL the other issues happening in the world, and what is the actual truth behind them.
02-16-10, 09:45 AM
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I've owned 2 vehicles with 1MZ-FE V6's (95 Avalon and 99 Solara). Both were driven to 100k miles with NO issues. Oil and filter was changed at regular 3k intervals religiously. Never burnt oil, never had sludge issues, never had one problem. Like the pedal entrapment fiasco, the sludge issue in my opinion is stupidity. Toyota is all about the customer and customer service. They will absorb the cost because of someone's stupidity.
But too many people simply neglect the oil or let it go too long. Some engines are forgiving of that.....the 3.0 simply isn't.